White Bean Soup With Peppers and Bacon Recipe

Name: White Bean Soup With Peppers and Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried navy beans; 5 bacon, slices; 2 cups red bell peppers, chopped; 2 cups onions, chopped; 1 cup carrot, chopped; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups dried navy beans
5 bacon, slices
2 cups red bell peppers, chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

1
Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven.
2
Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil, and cook 2 minutes.
3
Remove from heat; cover and let stand 1 hour.
4
Drain beans.
5
Cook the bacon in soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
6
Remove bacon from pan; crumble and set aside.
7
Add bell pepper and the next 8 ingredients (bell pepper through minced garlic) to drippings in pan; saute 10 minutes or until browned.
8
Stir in the broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
9
Add beans.
10
Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour or until beans are tender.
11
Place 3 cups of the bean mixture in a blender, and process until smooth.
12
Return the pureed mixture to pan.
13
Stir in the bacon and parsley.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups dried navy beans, 5 bacon, slices, 2 cups red bell peppers, chopped, 2 cups onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, White Bean Soup With Peppers and Bacon falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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White Bean Soup With Peppers and Bacon

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Variations & substitutions

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